Common name:Giant Chain Fern
Botanical name:Woodwardia fimbriata
The giant chain fern is a large fern that grows 4-8 ft. tall. It can tolerate full sun but does best in some shade. This fern is native to California and is drought tolerant. -Cornflower Farms
Common name:Coast Redwood
Botanical name:Sequoia sempervirens
This fast-growing, aromatic tree has soft, dark green foliage with long needles appearing in flat sprays and brown, barrel-shaped cones that appear after 1 year. Its soft, red-brown bark is fiberous and furrowed. Particularly after mechanical damage, this tree will stump sprout to form new, young trees around the stump. Avoid planting in areas of high foot traffic.
Common name:California Coral Bells
Botanical name:Heuchera micrantha
Coral Bells is a perennial for shade or part sun that stays tight in in its growth habit to 3-5 in. high. The flower stalks reach about 2 ft. or more with many small white spring flowers. It is a California native and attracts hummingbirds. -Cornflower Farms
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Physical weed control, including mulching, or hand removal protects the watershed from harmful chemicals.
Check your irrigation systems at least once per month (or after each mowing).
Monitor each cycle to identify obvious problems and to confirm that all of the components are functioning properly.
Contact your water agency for assistance.
Attract, or buy beneficial insects such as ladybugs and lacewings to control pest outbreaks in your garden.